Papers concerning the naacp, 19481998 naacpms508021200701. Then you will see the tab constitution, bylaws for units and related. The cincinnati naacp is trying to move past the years of infighting and. Ahead of the 2012 election, the naacp launched this is my vote. Naacp constitution effective march 2019 2019 bylaws for units. This assaultwhich was launched to affect the 2012 elections, as well. The following press statement was issued by detroit branch naacp president rev. Naacp branch election procedure manual this manual has been prepared for the use of branch officials to assist in the effective conduct of branch elections. The political action committee works to ensure voter empowerment through providing awareness, training, and programmatic support to ensure registration, education, administration, and election protection. Naacp hosts virtual press conference to address recent developments in the murder cases of ahmaud arbery.
Volunteer election poll watchers from true the vote, the houstonbased nonpartisan election integrity group, are reporting that houstons naacp chapter has taken over an election polling station. Democratic presidential candidates will address the naacp annual convention in detroit. Resources for the naacp s over 2,000 member units across the country in states, cities, military bases, colleges and universities and high schools. This data underscores the decisive role we played in key battleground states, said benjamin todd jealous, president and ceo. Cincinnati naacp tries to put infighting behind it. The 2012 united states presidential election was the 57th quadrennial presidential election, held on tuesday, november 6, 2012. A guide to the naacp san antonio branch records, 19762016. Increasing the disability vote for impact getoutthevote manual image below. The president tried his best to be a uniter remember the beer summit with henry louis gates and the cambridge cop.
Further the manual claims that the organization is comprised of more than 2,200. National council on independent living voting rights. Its also why, under the obama administration, todays justice department has made an unprecedented commitment to protecting the safety and potential of our children. In 2008, barack obama was elected president of the united states, due in large part to overwhelming support and turnout from nonwhites. Bush over former vice president al gore after a fierce fiveweek court battle, provided evidence of. His father, roy innis, has been national director of core since 1968.
Possibly significant in the naacps vote was its concern with the hiv aids. The first was in 2012, after thenchallenger richardson and his supporters filed complaints about alleged rules. Political action committee naacp washington, dc branch. The naacp constitution and bylaws booklets are being revised. According to a 2012 naacp campaign guidance memo on election year dos. Naacp poll details massive black voter turnout new. In the midst of a deep recession and financial crisis the collapse of. From here forward the term unit shall be used to define junior youth council, youth council, high school. Naacp urges black churches to address aids epidemic the.
It is not legal advice and is not intended to create an attorneyclient relationship. Black voters turned out at higher rate than white voters. Possibly significant in the naacps vote was its concern with the hivaids crisis in. Naacp focuses on energizing voters for local, congressional elections at its annual conference this week in san antonio, the naacp is pushing. It is based upon the constitution and bylaws for units revised october 20. Naacp 2010 election chronicles milwaukee renaissance. October 16, 2012 comprehensive frequently asked questions disclaimer. Click it and then you will see the list of document titles.
Niger innis currently serves as the national spokesman for the congress of racial equality core. Halifax county p o box 1485 halifax, va 24558 mailing address. Last week, here in my treeshaded, amicably integrated corner of. Detroit branch naacp 2012 general election voter guide the detroit branch naacp supports your right to vote, earn and learn in the tuesday, november 6th general election. The election protection coalition does not warrant any. A row of voting booths with voters standing at them and a voter in a wheelchair at a voting booth at the end of the row. National council on independent living voting rights subcommittee 2015 annual conference workshop election 2016. Freedom fund dinner 2017 freedom fund dinner 20 freedom fund dinner 2012. The united states presidential election, 2012 was on november 6, 2012. The naacp image awards celebrates outstanding achievement in the areas of film, tv, music and literature from an african american perspective. Naacp will have election of winstonsalem branch officers and atlarge members of the executive committee on nov. This year, the first presidential election in 50 years without the full protection of the voting rights act. He is running for president of our local naacp because the current administration has been idle and dysfunctional journal sentinel editorial, august 25, 2010. The rebirth of the civil rights movement in 2010 could begin in milwaukee with seasoned civil rights attorney james h.
On may 19, 2012, the naacps board of directors formally endorsed samesex marriage as a civil right, voting 622 for the policy in a miami, florida quarterly meeting. Detroit on june 1, 2009, president barack obama said, i also recognize the importance of a viable auto industry to the well being of families and communities across our industrial midwest and across the united states. Box 80215, seattle, wa 98108 to the attention of the election procedures committee, which shall follow the procedures set forth in the manual on statestatearea conference election procedure. Everything from branch election dates and manuals, unit reporting forms, naacp bylaws and constitution, membership forms, direct action legal request forms and training materials. The ofa plaintiffs moved for a preliminary injunction seeking to restore the last three days of eip voting for the november election. In additional being a national advisory council member of project 21, innis is a founding member of 3rd millennium, an organization. That marked the second consecutive election that the national naacp delayed. An efficient way to accomplish this is by focusing on 17 states which weve targeted, because theyve had a 55% turnout in the 2012 general election and have over 100,000 african. This guide is designed for informational purposes only. After his appearance at the convention, mitt romney attended a reception hosted by. Branch election dates to remember this is a simple outline of what should occur during the 3month branch election process. President obama needs to visit one of those naacp meetings and sing like peabo bryson or something.
It is based upon the constitution and bylaws for units revised february 2014. Barack obama and his running mate joe biden won reelection for a second term by november 6, 2012, 11. On may 19, 2012, the naacps board of directors formally endorsed. Your source for information on voting, elections and candidates in north carolina. On november, 20, the election of officers and atlarge members of the executive. Naacp presidential candidate civil rights questionnaire. Branch election dates to remember branch elections naacp.
The naacp had said the chaotic aftermath of the 2000 presidential election, won by mr. For decades, the naacp has used its mighty voice and its strength in numbers to force change. Citing rules violations in meetings leading up to the election, the national naacp office has delayed the cincinnati chapter election, as it did in 2012. The full sworn statement of the true the vote volunteer who claims to have witnessed the event is below. Presidential candidates send strong message at naacp detroit event. New york, ny, may 19, 2012 glaad, the nations lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender lgbt media advocacy organization, responded to a resolution supporting marriage equality passed today by the board of directors of the national association for the advancement of colored people naacp. Papers concerning the naacp, 19481998 add or remove collections home kelly alexander, sr. Firstly hover over the tab, useful information on the top among the list of tabs. On may 19, 2012, the naacps board of directors formally endorsed samesex.
Naacp 2016 2017 manual for statestate area conference election procedures revised 10302010 approved by national board of directors. National association for the advancement of colored people. According to a 2012 naacp campaign guidance memo on election year dos and donts. An individual may seek only one elective office at a time. We were told his election was the dawn of a postracial america, but many believe race relations have gotten worse, and exit polls reveal the 2012 presidential election as the most racially polarized in american history. Everything from branch election dates and manuals, unit reporting forms, naacp bylaws and constitution, membership forms, direct action legal request forms. And its why the leadership of organizations like the naacp and the engagement of activists throughout texas and across the country remains as vital as ever. The naacp has released a manual especially designed for clergy to assist in discussions about hivaids as a. Naacp official will oversee the elections of the winstonsalem branch on. At the annual statestate area conference of the naacp, which will be held at location, on date at time, the election procedures committee will provide a final report for the purpose of election of officers and atlarge members of the executive committee. The national association for the advancement of colored people naacp is a civil rights. Naacp urges black churches to address aids epidemic. National association for the advancement of colored people naacp.
Lastly you click the link 2020 branch election procedures manual and read it. This manual has been prepared for the use of branch officials to assist in the effective conduct of branch elections. The naacps civic engagement goal for the 2016 election cycle is to register 300,000 voters, and then mobilize them to vote on november 8, 2016. I can assure you of one thing, they wouldnt have turned on jesse jackson like that. Join us for black media speaks on wednesday, may 20, at 8 pm et 5 pm pt. Riley, brennan center for justice, voter challengers, 710 2012. Obamas election was supposed to herald a brave new era of postracial politics in america.
It eventually did when it delayed the 2012 election after presidential. The naacp registered 374,553 voters across the country, more than double the amount it registered in 2008. Although naacp units are 501c4 taxexempt organizations, the national naacp is a 501c3 organization, which is restricted in how it can assist people in registering or getting out to vote. He works closely with the national chairman and represents core across the country. Exclusive polling by the naacp on election eve examined the role of black voters in the 2012 presidential election and offered a glimpse into the political mindset and future of africanamerican voters. Attorney general eric holder speaks at the naacp annual. All members whose memberships are current as of april 1, 2008 may be nominated for office or as an atlarge member of the executive committee. In his speech to the naacps national convention wednesday, mitt romney will focus on the economy and its poor performance for black americans. See wikipedias guide to writing better articles for suggestions. They attend because they dont want to be in the position of explaining their absence, or.
The democratic nominee, president barack obama, and his running mate, vice president joe biden, were elected to a second term. Consider the dropoff from the 2012 election, when president barack obama easily won detroit with 97% of the vote over republican presidential. The associated press is out with a study of the 2012 election concluding that the black voter turnout rate exceeded the white turnout rate for the first time. They defeated the republican ticket of businessman and former governor mitt romney of massachusetts and representative paul ryan of. Leading voices will discuss the role of media in telling our stories in the age of coronavirus and the ongoing attack on black lives.